North Korea in 3D: See Rare Photos of People in the Secret State

Slovenian photographer Matjaž Tančič headed to North Korea with the goal of documenting daily life in a country rarely seen by foreigners. His small team included a producer who filmed the process along the way, two North Korean guides, and one driver. Traveling to schools, farms, and factories, each of the photographer’s compelling subjects were captured using a 3D stereoscopic technique. In this short film from Koryo Studio, see the process behind capturing these hypnotic 3D images inside one of the most secretive states in the world.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the world and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. To submit a film for consideration, please email sfs@natgeo.com. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners.

North Korea in 3D: See Rare Photos of People in the Secret State

Slovenian photographer Matjaž Tančič headed to North Korea with the goal of documenting daily life in a country rarely seen by foreigners. His small team included a producer who filmed the process along the way, two North Korean guides, and one driver. Traveling to schools, farms, and factories, each of the photographer’s compelling subjects were captured using a 3D stereoscopic technique. In this short film from Koryo Studio, see the process behind capturing these hypnotic 3D images inside one of the most secretive states in the world.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the world and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. To submit a film for consideration, please email sfs@natgeo.com. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners.